I need to set up some indoor grow lights for my plants, they need a bit more light than they're getting and I can't keep em outside (they're desert plants and I live in the north of england!)
Could anyone tell me what I need to set something up as cheap as possible. I know I could get a set up one for 60-100 quid but I don't really have that much money to spend, is there a cheaper alternative?
Links to where to buy would be cool too
Thanks!
2006-08-20 11:26:58 · 15 answers · asked by Xenophonix 3 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
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2006-08-20 11:48:07 · update #1
I have always had grow lights in my houses. Don't know what a quid is....in the US I buy exposed 2 foot fixtures for two grow light bulbs for about 10 dollars. I attach each fixture on the bottom side of a shelf......about 14 inches apart and grow anything in side. We have Lowes and Home Depot, etc.....don't know what stores are in England, but these fixtures are very cheap ....less expensive than the gro lights. Good luck.. There is a BIG difference in gro lights and regular flourescents....your electric bill will never know the difference!!!!
2006-08-20 11:36:56 · answer #1 · answered by Cassie 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
When you use professional grow lights like "High pressure sodium" or "Metal halide" lamps make sure there is a good ventilation system because they produce some heat. If you plan on growing very sensitive plants the ventilation has to be set up like a closed system, with good filters in place.
Most plant and garden centers have them, but you can also find them in most electrical/hardware stores.
Do a search on those stores near to you. Good luck.
2006-08-20 11:38:49 · answer #2 · answered by groovusy 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I understand that if you were growing a "cash crop" you could purchase grow lights from a greenhouse supplyer.
purchase 4' shop lights fit them with FULL SPECTRUM bulbs, I keep mine about 6-10" above the plants (africian violets) they work fine.
2006-08-24 03:03:36 · answer #3 · answered by scaper 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could try a shop that sells fish & Aquariums. I believe the light used by them is more like daylight than normal flourescent tubes
2006-08-20 11:35:07 · answer #4 · answered by blueeler 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Go to a hardware store and buy flourescent shop lights. They are inexpensive, and do a pretty good job as grow lights.
2006-08-20 11:31:50 · answer #5 · answered by Dave 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I brought some quite decent growing lights here:
http://hydroexperts.com.au/hydroponic-lighting
Guys are very professional, go have a look.
2014-07-02 18:09:19 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It Will probably cost you thirty bucks a month to run the lights...why don't you just move to the desert.
2006-08-20 11:35:21 · answer #7 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mirrors.
2006-08-23 00:57:07 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
What you do mean by grow lights?That sound weird. Couldn't you use a lamp?
2006-08-20 11:33:46 · answer #9 · answered by nvnissay 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They are called daylight bulbs.
Do you sell your crop or isit for your own use?
2006-08-20 11:33:17 · answer #10 · answered by David T 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋